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Getting to Blue Osa

The Osa Peninsula

Blue Osa is located about 8 miles (11 km) south of Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Known for its rich bio-diversity and stunning natural beauty, the region has been called the most biologically intense places on Earth by National Geographic.

Blue Osa is nestled near Corcovado National Park and the warm shores of the Gulfo Dulce — the perfect place to see endangered rainforest plants and animals.

Getting Here

To get to Blue Osa, you will need to take a short 45-minute domestic flight from the San Jose International Airport to the Puerto Jimenez Airport. Once you arrive in Puerto Jimenez, our shuttle will pick you up and drive you to our resort.

Our in-house travel agency ‘Blue Osa Travels‘ will help you plan your trip so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy! (Contact Blue Osa Travels here – [email protected]

Follow these steps to begin your booking process:

1. Determine Your Travel Dates

• Consider your retreat start/end dates and times

• Decide if you want to add additional vacation days to explore more of Costa Rica (see next step 👇 )

2. Choose A Blue Osa Travels Adventure Package (Pre or Post-Retreat)

Check out these guest favorites! Let our trusted tour guides give you an up-close and personal Costa Rican experience!

• OPTION 1
Coffee, Volcanoes &  Cloud Forest (Day-long Tour):

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican riches! Our tour starts with a delicious breakfast at Doka Estate, followed by a fascinating coffee tour. Learn how experts create world-class coffee and explore the lush coffee plantation. Next, we journey to Poas Volcano National Park. Experience the dramatic temperature shift and vibrant cloud forest teeming with life. Witness the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and hike to the beautiful Botos Lagoon. This unforgettable adventure includes the tour and a comfortable 1-night stay at the Holiday Inn. All for just $309.62 (taxes included)!

• OPTION 2
La Paz Waterfall Gardens (Day-long Tour):

Explore lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, vibrant wildlife, and educational exhibits on a guided walk through La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Spot exotic birds, butterflies, monkeys, and more! Afterward, savor a delicious 4-star buffet lunch featuring traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Your adventure includes the tour and a comfortable 1-night stay at the Adventure Inn for just $325.44 (taxes included).

• OPTION 3
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs (2 Days):

Witness the awe-inspiring Arenal Volcano and unwind in the natural paradise of the Ecotermales Hot Springs. Immerse yourself in thermal waters amidst the lush La Fortuna rainforest for ultimate relaxation. This 2-night adventure includes comfortable accommodations at the Adventure Inn for just $561.61 (taxes included). 

3. Book Your Trip! (International + Domestic Flights + Tours with Blue Osa Travels)

• International flights to Costa Rica: Our agent will help you book the perfect flight

• Domestic flights within Costa Rica: We will book your domestic flights at a discounted cost and offer extra customer service in case of flight delays and/or cancellations.

• Pre and Post-Retreat Adventures: Book one of our trusted and top-rated tours to explore the magic of Costa Rica before or after your retreat at Blue Osa.

• Email [email protected] to start the booking process. (Note: Please book early to ensure your desired flight time is available!)

Please note: If you book independently or with someone else, Blue Osa Travels will not be able to assist you with any traveling issues that may arise (delays, cancellations, etc.) while you are at Blue Osa.

How To Find The Local Aiport

The Sansa Airport terminal is about 100 meters from the International airport. Once you exit from immigration, you take your luggage and walk left. You will exit the terminal onto the main street and then keep walking until you come to the airport. Please watch the video 👇

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Take A Tour Of Blue Osa

What to Pack

The tropical climate here makes it very comfortable to wear simple, lightweight clothing and footwear. Quick-to-dry clothing and tennis shoes, sandals, or water shoes work best.

Guide: What to Pack For Your Trip

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Teaching methodology + practicum

  • Learn how to lead and market successful yoga retreats

  • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, and instruction.

  • Learn different teaching styles.

  • You’ll learn specific techniques that will enable you to easily teach all levels

  • You’ll also learn how to sequence your asanas to create a natural, therapeutic and transformative arcs in your classes

  • Learn the qualities of effective teaching

  • Learn the business aspects of being a yoga teacher and gain the building blocks of how to build a thriving yoga career

Development of the Professional Essentials

History, Philosophy + Ethics

  • Identify your spiritual stance so you can step into it as a source of strength
  • Identify walls and develop strategies to take them down
  • Create a support network and support strategies and have them in place when you leave
  • Complete a physical and spiritual adventure challenge
  • Learn the business aspects of building a thriving yoga career
  • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
  • The science and application of mantra
  • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
  • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

Yoga Humanities

Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

  • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
  • Go further in your anatomy training
  • Learn how to access muscle function
  • How to sequence transformational yoga classes
  • Learn the energetic and deeper sublime effects of asana
  • The science and application of Mantra
  • Design classes based on Ayurvedic principles
  • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.).

Anatomy & Physiology

Techniques, Training and Practice

  • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
  • Develop a daily meditation practice
  • Learn pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
  • How to sequence and structure transformational 60 and 90-minute classes
  • Practical experience teaching postures, classes, and meditation
  • Learn deep relaxation techniques
  • Yoga Nidra, as taught by the Himalayan tradition and Western tradition
  • Learn how to conduct and lead fire rituals
  • Kundalini Yoga techniques
  • Learn the subtle energetic aspects of yoga like the Koshas and chakras
  • Kriya Yoga and Laya Yoga

Advance Your Own Practice in Yoga

Techniques, Training and Practice

  • A breakdown in the anatomical and energetic categories of postures
  • Develop a daily meditation practice
  • Learn techniques in pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques
  • How to structure and sequence transformational classes
  • Practical experience in teaching postures, sequencing, and meditation
  • Learn deep relaxation and meditation techniques that come from the Himalayan tradition

Develop a Rock Solid Practice in Yoga

Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™

  • Receive training in Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ training for Yoga Teachers
  • Develop an understanding of basic anatomy
  • Learn about muscle function and how to improve it (something you will not learn in any other YTT)
  • Knowledge of both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.)
  • The study of both the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns)
  • Skills to teach yoga classes suited to all levels of practice.

Anatomy & Physiology

History, Philosophy + Ethics

  • An in-depth study and application of the Yoga Sutra
  • How to bring the practice of yoga into your everyday life and make it work for you
  • The science and application of mantra
  • An overview of the history of the yoga tradition
  • The ethical standards of teaching yoga

Yoga Humanities

Teaching methodology + practicum

Get hands-on practice teaching so that you’ll be able to teach on day one after the training is finished. You will:

  • Practice teaching in small and large groups

  • Be ready to teach yoga as soon as you leave the yoga teacher training

  • Get hands-on experience teaching and give/receive feedback

  • Practice assisting students

  • Learn the principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting and instruction

  • Learn different teaching styles

  • Learn qualities of effective teaching and adjust to the student’s process of learning

  • Learn the business aspects of how to build a thriving yoga career

Development of the Professional Essentials